168 Pages
by
Routledge
168 Pages
by
Routledge
168 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book offers a critical introduction to the media as well as a “self defense” against the “spin” of politicians, advertising, and assorted propagandists. Its interdisciplinary application of principles of critical thinking and argumentative rhetoric can be incorporated into a diverse range of college courses, including communication, journalism, rhetoric, and media criticism.
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1 Introduction: An Appeal to Students 2 Thinking Critically about Political Rhetoric 3 Thinking Critically about Mass Media 4 Special Interests and Propaganda 5 Advertising and Hype 6 Analyzing Economic Arguments and Statistical Trickery Appendix Glossary of Logical and Rhetorical Fallacies Bibliography Index
Biography
Donald Lazere
“This book has never been more necessary. It focuses on the key questions and offers crucial challenges to conventional wisdom. Lazere has written a book perfect not only for the classroom, but for the whole nation.”
—Robert Jensen, School of Journalism, University of Texas–Austin, and author of Arguing for Our Lives: A User’s Guide to Constructive Dialogue
